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THIS YEAR’S BREAKOUT LOVE TEAM!

YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE

A LOVE STORY IN THREE ACTS

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THE #BAILONA EFFECT BAILEY MAY - YLONA GARCIA

Gathercole Creations

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‘Rock The Runway’ is a passion project of Rocky Gathercole, a Filipino-American AvantGardiste and Hollywood couturier known for dressing big names in the music industry. His list of clientele includes Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Gwen Stefani, to name a few. In the recent Cannes Festival, his deviant yet modish piece for Paris Hilton landed her in the gala’s Best-Dressed list.

More than being linked to these A-list artists, Rocky is shaking the fashion sphere with his outlandishness, creative vision, and vigor to be divergent.

What others perceive as bizarre, Rocky sees as unorthodox. After all, being different is innate to him. “People who review most of my fashion shows say that my pieces are show stoppers,” Rocky shared. And indeed, they are!

Each couture piece exhibits surreal brilliance.

Using ‘non-fabric’ materials such as PVCs, wires, office supplies, and whatnots, Rocky’s imagination opens wide and his hands turn into magic wands that transform the ordinary to extraordinary.

WORN BY PARIS HILTON. Paris Hilton goes to the premiere of the Rover at the 67th Cannes Film Festival wearing this Gathercole creation.

WORN BY CARRIE UNDERWOOD. Carrie attends Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night wearing this stunning black dress.

However, opulence and success did not come to Rocky at the drop of a hat. But every bit of step he took pushed him to become a distinct Avant-Garde Fashion Designer to date.

“When I got into this business, I loved it, and I made sure that I’m doing the best I can to stay in the business,” Rocky said when asked if he struggled to get into the fashion industry. His passion and dedication paid off a hundredfold when people started to recognize his inimitable style. As Rocky would say, ‘It’s very Gathercole!’

Amidst the fame and success, Rocky adds that it is his humble beginnings that ground him. His fashion sense was not honed by prestigious fashion institutions but by the school of hard knocks. Living in the streets at a very young age had taught him to survive on his own; to dream, and take risks. “When I left my dad at 14, I tried to find my luck in the streets. I sold, tapsilog on a rolling store. I enjoyed my life.

I had no regrets being there.”

With a grateful heart, Rocky wants to show that he is not only a designer but a fashion rebel with a cause. ‘Rock The Runway’ is happening on July 28, 2016 at Avalon Hollywood and all net proceeds from the show will go to Bantay Bata, a child-watch program in the Philippines.

“Each of us should give back somehow. Whether, it’s for Bantay Bata or for anyone. I’m just

WORN BY THALIA. Thalia has been one of Rocky’s regular customers.

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lucky enough to do this for Bantay Bata but I’m sure everybody wants to do it as well,” said Rocky. From being a battered child, a hopeful dreamer, to an eminent Avant-Gardiste, Rocky believes that it’s important to pay it forward; thus, he extends this benevolent opportunity to everyone in North America to help young kids fulfill their dreams through an unconventional fashion affair that best reflects his life and aesthetics. ‘Rock The Runway’ will be a chance for fashion enthusiasts to witness Rocky’s story and fashion philosophy unfold. What’s more, when Rocky says, ‘surprises after surprises’, attendees can expect to have an out-of-the box fashion show experience. The event will also showcase style stations that offer Nail-Art and Flash Tattoos, so everyone can look bold and beautiful on-cam.

If passion and fashion are what great designers are made of, it is the marriage of couture and compassion that makes Rocky Gathercole a cut above the rest.

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Get the sweet taste of summer.

It must be the hot summer sun that brings love teams into full fruition!

First, there’s “BaiLona”, a love team that bloomed between two housemates - Bailey May and Ylona - in the ABS-CBN reality show “Pinoy Big Brother: 737.” Call it puppy love but there’s no denying that these two make a cute pair and they’re both incredibly talented! Whether it’s singing, dancing or acting, the #Bailona effect is capturing hearts across the world with the real connection these cuties make with their fans.

Then there’s #ElNella, a new love team that stemmed from Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador’s TV series Born For You. Their onscreen magic could well be this year’s breakout love team! While there’s an air of mystery between the two, one can sense an easy chemistry as they both share significant similarities: they’re both offsprings of showbiz royalties and they’re almost the same age. Off-cam romance may be nil for now, but as the saying goes, life imitates art. For #ElNella, it could be love imitating TV drama!

Finally, there’s the most enigmatic young couple on screen, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. While they’ve both outgrown their teenybopper years and have ventured into more mature roles, expect their next movie or TV series to be edgier.

If you think love teams are only for showbiz, meet Valerie Ringor, winner of the ‘This Time’ movie weekly challenge. Find out how she met her Summer Boy and how he made her summer truly unforgettable. Of the many responses we received, Valerie’s story reads like a movie! Congratulations, Valerie!

Speaking of movies, good movies and summer go hand in hand like, well, great love teams! So check our top 4 movie picks and your heart will beat a little faster. Let the summer lovin’ begin!

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CONTENT S There are many versions of The TruTh, buT for This sTory, There is one we are Trying To find ouT. The one ThaT answers many quesTions. buT, mosT of all, The one ThaT answers: “are They or are They noT?”

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ecently, to get us in the mood for the Jadine movie “This Time”, we threw out the question to our readers on their own personal stories about their Summer Boy or Summer Girl: that one person who made a significant impact on their summer and their lives.

Out of the many responses we received, one touched our hearts and, needless to say, worthy of a movie all on its own.

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easily get attracted to him. We casually talked on the first day but on the night of the gathering, we spent most of our time a. We met at Sun Valley Idaho where many hanging out. He was really funny and he aspiring nationalities train to become knows a lot of things. I left the event with chefs. My mom and I usually go there to a smile and that was when I realized how bring food to our Filipino friends. One good he is as a person. The rest is history. day, my friend told me that there was a new batch of trainees who arrived and so, 2. How special is he in your life? my mom and I prepared Bicol Express to a. After my break up back in high school, I share with them. It was on that day when I made a promise to myself that I will focus met Alvin. He is cute and nice but I didn’t on my studies once I reach college. My

1. How did you and your Summer Boy Meet?

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mom would always tell me that boyfriends are just a distraction but Alvin proved to me that it is not true. When Alvin and I started dating, we constantly communicate with each other every day but that didn’t distract me from my studies. In fact, he always reminds me to focus on my studies hard and do my best in everything. He is very understanding whenever I am too busy with my school activities and those are the reasons why he is very special to me. He makes me feel loved and understood no matter how busy I am with my life. I can’t think of my life without him.

3. Any interesting stories you’d like to share?

a. Since my mom and I are huge fans of JaDine and their series On the Wings of Love, we are thinking of doing what Clark did to help Leah stay in the US. The story is somehow similar to our situation but the difference is that my sole reason of marrying Alvin is to be with him forever.

My mom and I would always joke about it especially when we are with our family and friends but of course, only time can tell

between us. We usually talk over the phone or through Skype as much as we can 6. In a perfect world, what would be because we believe that communication the ideal situation for you guys? is vital in a relationship. Also, we value the a. The ideal situation in a perfect world trust we have for each other no matter how for us is living in the US wherein we can hard the situation is. spend more time together as a couple.

5. What are the challenges of staying strong in your relationship?

a. The only challenge in keeping our relationship strong is having a constant communication when we are apart. It is difficult to keep in touch with your loved one if you are on a different time zone especially if both of you are working or studying but as much as possible, we make sure that we talk to each other whenever it is possible.

7. Describe the perfect summer date with your summer boy. a. The perfect summer date would be going to a park and eat Filipino food or watching a concert with him since we both love music.

8. Any message you’d like to give to your summer boy?

a.. Thank you for the things that you have taught me, for the sweet gestures that made me feel how much you love me, and for the time that you have spent with me. I will never forget those memories that we have shared together. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart no matter how many miles apart we are from each other.

4. How do you keep your relationship strong? a. It’s difficult to have a long distance relationship but we don’t let it come

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FIRST MAJOR PROJECT AS A LOVETEAM

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t almost seems coincidental, but a new loveteam may just have been born inside the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) house,​ when Ylona Garcia​revealed her feelings to fellow housemate James Bacalla by uttering three simple words: “I like Bailey”.

After that, fans began christening Bailey May​and Ylona by their love team name, “BaiLona”. While they weren’t initially close, the two eventually grew more comfortable around each other during their remaining days inside the house, especially after they recorded the song “Magmahal Muli” and wrapped it up with an adorable high five.

Their tandem drew even more interest and potential when Bailey and Ylona starred together in the short film Trending Love.

Bailey and Ylona’s innocent ‘puppy love’ proved to be refreshing for TV viewers. The two grew so fond of each other during their stay inside the house that Bailey couldn’t stop gushing over how much joy Ylona brings him.

“I like Ylona because I’ve known her longer. I also appreciate how she treats other people and how she treats me.

She’s a very nice person. She is really fantastic to be with. We also have a lot in common.”

Even Bailey’s dad Matthew May ​ attests to this, sharing that her bubbly personality does indeed make his son happy. “She’s a very good girl,” Matthew adds with a smile.

Bailey’s manager Ming Tiñana feels BaiLona will prove to become majorly successful one day.

“I believe the BaiLona tandem has the potential to be as big as KathNiel, LizQuen and JaDine one day. Click sila dahil sa chemistry nila. They’re young, they are cute, they are talented at talagang bagay sila.

Mestizo si Bailey,​ tapos morena ’yung isa so nagko-complement sila sa isa’t-isa.”

Since exiting the Big Brother House, Bailey and Ylona have been enjoying a stream of projects and endorsements. They have performed on It’s Showtime, and also on the ASAP stage. Bailey and Ylona also had their first official acting break when they joined the cast of the recently-concluded hit teleserye On the Wings of Love, where they played Clark’s cousin Harry Fausto (Bailey) and Leah’s second cousin Audrey Olivar (Ylona), respectively.

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The two added more kilig to the show— even James Reid couldn’t resist the BaiLona effect which clearly showed through his reaction that was recorded in the candid video when Ylona put her head on Bailey’s shoulder.

“Their connection is real,” Matthew interjects when asked why the BaiLona tandem works. “They are really good friends and they get along really well. Maybe there’s probably more into that but let’s just wait since they’re still young kids.”

But in addition to the kilig they give off, both young artists are incredibly talented as well. Aside from their potential in acting, they also fare well in singing and dancing.

That’s why when 2016 rolled around, it wasn’t surprising that more projects came in for the pair.

For one, Coca-Cola announced BaiLona as one of the three on-screen tandems for its “Taste the Feeling” campaign. Then in February, they were cast in Star Cinema’s upcoming horror thriller film Bloody Crayons. Directed

by Quark Henares, this is their first movie,​and they will appear in it alongside Jane Oineza, Julia Barretto, Inigo Pascual and Diego Loyzaga.

Finally, the two were tapped to interpret a song entry in this year’s Himig Handog songwriting competition.

But on top of all this, Bailey and Ylona are also enjoying tremendous support from their fans. Of course, Bailey’s father can’t be more thankful about that.

“We see that they have a huge following,” Matthew says. “The public has a great interest in them. I believe they have a good future as a loveteam and individually. I’ve met some of their fans through BaiLona fan parties—I’ve been joining some. I got to know their fans.

They are all very hyped and excited. We just thank them because these kids wouldn’t reach the heights that they have so far right now.”

At such a young age, Bailey and Ylona truly have the world as their oyster—and it seems that there is no stopping their rise. With both of them being blessed with incredible talent and a strong fan base to boot, it is only a matter of time before they reach the peak of success in the industry.

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If Bailey May were not a celebrity, he’d probably be a soccer player.

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For more updates on BaiLona, like us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/StarStudio.Magazine, and follow @starstudiomag on Twitter and Instagram.

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s if his fate had always been written in the stars, you can say that Bailey May’s journey to stardom can be traced back to that fateful day when his parents met in 1992.

Bailey’s British father Matthew and Filipina mother Vanessa met and fell in love aboard the Star Cruises where they both used to perform.

Matthew sang in cabaret-type production shows; Vanessa had her own band.

After their contracts expired, Matthew followed Vanessa to Cebu, and settled there with her and her family.

About a year later, Vanessa got pregnant,​and Matthew decided to go abroad again for work.

Finally,​on August 6, 2002, Vanessa gave birth to Bailey.

Matthew and Vanessa tied the knot after Bailey turned two. Right after, Vanessa gave birth to Bailey’s younger sister Maya.

After that, Bailey’s parents decided to move to England to have a better life. However, the move proved to be challenging, especially for Bailey,​ who initially struggled with the language barrier, ​ as he could only speak Cebuano that time.

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wouldn’t play with him either. He was bullied and called “Browny” because he was half-​Filipino.

What helped Bailey adjust was his love for football, a sport he loved since he was three. He earned a scholarship and played for his school’s football team. He also gained friends.

While Bailey had to grow up in a very English setting, Vanessa made sure to keep Filipino traditions and values alive. Matthew and Vanessa also vacationed in the Philippines every three years, ​so their children would learn to appreciate their Filipino roots.

Despite having parents who used to work in entertainment, Bailey originally identified as an athlete more than anything else. Matthew spent years convincing his son to explore his potential as a singer, and one day, the teenager indulged his father by recording a video of him singing Sean Kingston’s hit song, “Beautiful Girls” for their family in the Philippines to see.

It didn’t take long before Bailey’s current manager Ming Tiñana took notice of him after watching all of his videos,​and encouraged him to try and audition online for Pinoy Big Brother 737.

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to be quite a journey.

Bailey has been doing well, career-wise, in the Philippines, but his parents decided they still needed something to fall back on in the future. Vanessa flew back to England to start her business,​and took Maya with her so she could go back to school.

Meanwhile, Matthew stayed behind in Manila so he could keep an eye on Bailey as he pursues his career in showbiz. Daddy Matt also pursued opportunities of his own, such as joining I Love OPM, a singing search looking for foreigners who can sing songs in Tagalog.

Because Bailey has come to earn quite a solid fan base over the past few months, it is safe to say that the young British heartthrob (who his followers say have a striking resemblance to global superstar Justin Bieber) ​will really enjoy his rise to the top. As part of his preparation in taking on more projects, Bailey plans to undergo acting workshops and Tagalog lessons.

And to keep him focused, he takes to heart the most valuable showbiz advice he has ever received so far: “Stay grounded, appreciate all the support that you have and just enjoy showbiz.”

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er father makes a living as a pathology technical officer. Her mother works as a registered nurse and medical technologist. Given her parents’ strong medical backgrounds, one would think that Ylona Jade Navalle Garcia would follow in their footsteps and pursue a future in medicine.

But instead, the beautiful 14-year-old finds herself chasing and fulfilling her dreams in the performing arts.

Born to Filipino parents Peter and Carrie Garcia on February 28, 2002, in Sydney, Australia, Ylona and her four siblings grew up in the Land Down Under.

“It was fun!” the teenager says. “The environment there is amazing, ​because everyone is nice. I grew up a very, very proud Filipina.”

But Ylona also experienced some bullying.

However, she does not hold any grudges and maintaining a very positive outlook on the experience. She explains, “You shouldn’t feel bad about being yourself. If people don’t like it, it’s their loss. I guess that’s what I’ve learned about being bullied. Bullies have insecurities.

You shouldn’t be insecure about being yourself, ​ because that makes who you are.”

Ylona was about nine years old when she performed in front of people for the very first time. A delicate-looking morena ​blessed with a big voice, she has performed as front act for a number of Filipino singers who have ​staged concert tours in Australia, including Martin Nievera, Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo. She has also won several singing competitions, including the 2014 Urban Star Sydney Championship, ​ and the 2015 Fast Track Australian Singing Competition in the Junior Division.

Then in May 2015, the pretty teener flew to Manila in to try out for a slot in Pinoy Big Brother (PBB). While inside the house, she composed the upbeat song, “Win the Fight” with her fellow housemate Jimboy Martin. As a gift, Big Brother let Ylona and Jimboy record the song while they were inside the house. Another piece Ylona was able to record was “Magmahal Muli”, but with Bailey.

The song was originally composed and recorded by Sam Milby and Say Alonzo from the first season of Pinoy Big Brother in 2005.

But it wasn’t always butterflies and rainbows for Ylona inside the house. Aside from the language barrier, she also had to endure being nominated for eviction several times; but in the end, she ​ made it to second place.

Overall, Ylona was very happy with her experience inside the house. “It was amazing,” she gushes happily. “It’s something that I never regret trying out for it teaches you a lot of things about life.”

After the show wrapped up, Ylona expected that she would be flying back home to Australia as soon as possible to continue living the life she left behind there. But little did she know that she was in for a pleasant surprise, ​because projects started pouring in. Apart from being named as a “MYX Celebrity VJ” for the month of February this year, ABS-CBN’s record label Star Music gifted Ylona with a recording contract for her birthday. Her upcoming debut studio album will be out soon. She also appeared in her first teleserye On the Wings of Love and on other Kapamilya shows.

She also appreciates the love that her fans have been giving her, sharing, “What I do in my room, everything they give me—like notes—I always put them up on my wall. I also take pictures with them and thank them for the support because I wouldn’t be here without them. I wouldn’t be successful without them.”

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A MidsuMMer dreAM Harmonize with the brightness under the sun with light summer blends

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Mix and match different shades according to your mood for the day

1. Soft and subtle, tory Burch Jolie Fleur Rose brings in a floral aroma, with a hint of wood and musk that’s feminine but with a sense of modernity (P6,250). At Rustan’s Tap into your creative side and experiment with bright hues using the mineralbased eyeshadow palette Sleek i-Divine Ultra Matte V1 (P695).

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2. Jo malone The Herb Garden Sorrel & Lemon Thyme is like nature in a bottle with its zesty, herbal scent that will guarantee freshness all day (P3,670). At Greenbelt 5

After a day under the sun, keep skin pampered to look young and healthy 1. Revitalize the skin at the end of the day with la mer Renewal Oil to keep it feeling soft and supple (P12,050). At Rustan’s

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2. Chanel Le Blanc Intensive Whitening Spot Treatment repairs and protects the skin from daily stressors, as well as whitens any discolorations (P4,950). At Rustan’s

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3. escada Joyful Moments encapsulates the beauty of summer with its sweet fruity scent mixed with roses and pink peonies (P4,650). At Rustan’s

dior Diorshow Colour & Contour gives off a glimmer that brings out the highlights of the eyes (P2,150). At Rustan’s

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Maintain an effortless look amidst the heat with light and long-lasting products 1. revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor has a hint of shine and keeps the lips moisturized all day (P575). At Watson’s 2. Perfect for girls on the go, estée lauder Double Wear Makeup To Go compact ensures an 8-hour coverage (P2,690). At Rustan’s 3. make up for ever Ultra HD Concealer’s 4k technology is ultra lightweight and

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For summer, experiment with different fun and complementary colors. Try out Make Up For Ever’s Artist Palette Vol. 3, which has a gel-powder formula that leaves a smooth clean finish. Or if your preferred palette is a little bit more subdued, M.A.C’s Eyeshadow X9 from its Flamingo Park collection and the Sleek palette in i-Divine Au Naturel offers a selection of pale pinks, peaches, and nudes.

Breeze through the heat with the freshest scents of the season.

Something perfectly sweet and feminine, l’occitane’s Fleur de Cerisier will leave you smelling like cherry blossoms the whole day.

Luscious and captivating, Michael Kors’ Luminous will make you feel fresh and sexy from day to night.

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In the midst of all the summer fun, don’t forget to protect your skin from the harshness of the sun with these products. clinique body cream SPF 50 from top to toe.

Keep skin flawless with the flormar Mat Touch Foundation, for a quick boost of Vitamin E in your makeup.

Perfect for travel, chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle touche de parfum hints of orange, jasmine, rose, and patchouli that leave a bright yet sensual scent that lingers for hours.

For skin’s repair and radiance care, keep the origins Three Part Harmony bottle handy.

When you’re done staying out in the sun, remember that your skin needs after-care. We love the Michael Kors After Sun Gelee to renew skin’s moisture.

Bvlgari’s Omnia Paraiba captures the eternal summer of Brazil and brings to mind aquamarine waterfalls and tropical flowers.

Belo Beauty Under the glare of the sun, all our facial flaws come to light. Now, there’s a faster way to ease those signs of aging. Belo Medical Group brings forward a new form of non-surgical facelift that defies all its predecessors. ThermiLIFT goes through skin, fat, and muscle via a “micro-invasive” procedure that uses thermal radiofrequency (RF) energy to shrink, lift, and tighten sagging portions of skin. The science behind it is perfectly simple and natural as well. When skin collagen is heated to 50-60 Celsius, it forms new collagen, which tightens the skin and improves its elasticity. One session’s effect is long lasting and improves over time.

The best part? The treatment’s outcome looks oh so natural.

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Free yourself or your loved ones from the disruptive effects of snoring with the Belo Fotona Nightlase.

This treatment uses a laser light called Er:YAG that lessens snoring and shallow breaths. This new technology stimulates collagen production which helps tighten the tissues inside the mouth, leading to a more peaceful night’s rest.

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Was there ever any doubt of Vilma Santos’s versatility as an actress?

The woman could play lamppost and it would be the most compelling lamppost ever put on film. Here she stars as a bit player, like one of the hundreds she has worked with in countless classic films. Vilma trades in the spotlight to portray an actress background on the fringes. And as all her performances go – manages to create something poignant and exhilarating at the same time.

Five short films. Five renowned directors.

Five body parts. One terrifying yet underrated movie. Culling from the tradition of Filipino horror anthologies, Cinco is one of those omnibus films that catches you by surprise. The talent is evident – with names like Enrico Santos, Frasco Mortiz and Cathy GarciaMolina at the helm. Look for the standout shorts “Paa” and “Puso” and see how all films are connected.

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Chito Rono is no stranger to controversial subject matter. Having explored the turmoil of Martial Law with “Dekada ’70” and brought female empowerment to the forefront with “Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?”, he now dives deep into the dark underbelly of mistresses. Handled with class, elegance and restraint, he puts the women at the forefront and withholds any preachy moral judgement. The result is a far more compelling and human look at people and their love affairs.

Sometimes the most effective romantic movies are the ones that wear its heart on its sleeve.

Unabashedly romantic, cheesy and out of this world, Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga turn on the charms in this gem from blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Equal parts screwball comedy and supernatural romance, this bubbly romp of a movie will have you in tears – whether through laughs or its most heartfelt scenes.

Story courtesy of Metro Magazine

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A Love Story in Three Acts PHOTOGRAPHS BJ PASCUAL FOR AT EAST JED ROOT FASHION EDITOR ELDZS MEJIA TEXT GEOLETTE ESGUERRA AND AURELIO ICASIANO III MAKEUP DENISE GO-OCHOA (KATHRYN) HAIR JOHN VALLE FOR L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL (KATHRYN) GROOMING RYAN KO (DANIEL) SET DESIGN JUSTINE BUMANLAG FOR SASO GREENHOUSE EVENTS STYLING AND INTERIORS SPECIAL THANKS TO TON LAO, JAN ARANILLA, HEALTHY BASKET, AND LULU ROMERO, LUZ BAGALACSA, WHENG DE GUZMAN, EZRA GARROVILLAS, AND MS. MARIOLE ALBERTO OF STAR MAGIC DIGITAL IMAGING GRACE SIOSON AND MERLITO PABATAO

“Good luck, young lovers everywhere If your love is strong, then you can’t go wrong True love will find a way.”

-Paul and Paula, Good Luck Young Lovers “Love is seeing an imperfect person perfectly.. and he is far from being perfect. But there’s something about him that captivates my heart. What’s so good about him anyway?

Is it his radiant smile? His charisma? Maybe it’s his attractive face? I don’t know. But..I’m falling… hard.”

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his is how you write a love story. This is how you capture romance. You go out and get the most enigmatic young couple on screen. You take them to the make-believe outdoors, you throw in a bit of movie magic, and you wait.

By the time you realize what’s happening, it’s probably too late. You see him moving closer. You see her leaning in. And they lapse into their roles. The roles they’ve played for the past few years. Lost together in their little bubble.

Would it matter if they were only playing it out? Because, at this point, it’s impossible to tell. Fact or fiction, true or false, the real from the reel. There are many versions of the truth, but for this story, there is one we are trying to find out. The one that answers many questions.

But, most of all, the one that answers: “Are they or are they not?”

Where our story begins is at a studio, halfway through the afternoon on an unremarkable Sunday at the network. Hanging from the ceiling, there are lights and flashes and filters. On the floor is a giant reflector that looks like it could bounce light all the way across space and time. But, right now, it’s bouncing light across a blown up photo of an beautiful countryside, with a permanent sunset floating in the background. Over by the side is a table full of shoes and trinkets and hats, a wardrobe built for spring in the country, an entire army of 50 people—crew, staff, and interns. This only ever happens if it’s these two.

This only ever happens for the most popular couple since Gabby and Sharon, Richard and Dawn, John Lloyd and Bea. Never mind the cameras. Look at the poses. Look at the way he hovers around her. Look at how she responds. This is a love affair played right in front of us—for an audience outside of the theaters, for viewers away from the television screens.

Right now, someone yells “Quiet on the set,” because everything is about to begin. Everything is about to go into motion. Testing one, two.

Lights, camera, and....

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About A boy ackstage, Daniel Padilla says something to a well-dressed man by the door. He refuses to wear the green pants with the pink shirt, he explains. The outfit that’s supposed to be on him for the next series of shots. The well-dressed man leaves, paces up and down the corridor, and waits for word from the styling team, which he’d told to get something else. A while later, the man walks back to the studio: “We’ll switch to this,” he says.

Looking it over, a pair of brown pants to match the pink, Daniel relents, and goes back into the dressing room to change.

Daniel Padilla is known as DJ to his friends, to the people he works with, and to the fans who can’t get enough of him. Daniel is a mouthful, but DJ is easy on the tongue, almost like a term of endearment. He is—with or without his screen partner, Kathryn Bernardo—unnerving.

Straightforward, no pretensions—perhaps the coolest young thing to walk into television in recent years. As it stands, Daniel is the Teen King to match Kathryn’s Teen Queen. Together, their reign has gone long past television, and well into film, into magazines, into Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.

But Daniel has been showbiz royalty even before he learned how to walk. The Padilla lineage is one that is filled with stars—his father Rommel, uncles Robin and Rustom, his mother is the actress and singer Karla Estrada. He needed no introductions, only opportunities, and when he got them, he got them in spades. He used this to find his own success at such a young age.

He has come a long way since he appeared in Gimik 2010. Under his belt are eight movies, seven television shows, three of them with him as the central hero, three certified platinum studio albums, two major concerts at Araneta Coliseum, and various awards and accolades that give him the thumbs up for his acting or singing, or just for being himself.

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This is really whaT KaThryn wishes. whaT she really wanTs before The year ends. some Time away from The ciTy. and she goT This wish, excepT maybe for ThaT lasT parT. she goT The sKy and The garden and The peace of The counTryside.

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success, and mounting a second birthday concert. At the end of the year he was at the top of world. His last film, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, success, and mounting a second birthday At theItend thethat year was a family venture with his uncle Robinconcert. at the helm. wasof one he was the top of world. film,Manila Bonifacio: Ang UnangIfPangulo, took theatBest Picture at theHis 40thlast Metro Film Festival. you was a family venture with check his uncle at to thesee helm.

It was that didn’t catch the film then out Robin Youtube Daniel as aone hero he took the Best Picture with—romantic, at the 40th Metrocharismatic, Manila Filma Festival.

If you has much similarities bit of a bad boy. didn’t film thenbad check outHe Youtube to see Daniel as aishero Butcatch this the thing about boys. isn’t one, really.

Daniel morehe has much a bit a bad boy. polite thansimilarities brash, shy with—romantic, around strangers,charismatic, apprehensive of of reporters, and But this thing about bad boys. He Daniel more generally well-mannered by default.

Yetisn’t he’sone, justreally. like any otheris boy who politevideo than brash, around strangers, plays games,shy prefers calling to text,apprehensive could easily of justreporters, delete hisand generally well-mannered by default. Yet he’swhen just like any other Instagram account, and occasionally curses surprised. boy who plays video games, calling drawl, to text,and could easily hisit He speaks withprefers a nonchalant when youjust talkdelete to him Instagram account, and occasionally curses when surprised.

Not. feels like you’re drawing blood. He. Will.

Not. Talk.

If. He. Is. He Instead speaks with a nonchalant drawl,orand when that you talk to himlonger it Ready. you will get no answers answers are rarely feels like you’resentence. drawing blood. He. Will. Not. Talk. If. He. Is. Not. than an entire Ready. you to willbeing get no answers or answers thatthat are rarely longer He Instead does admit makulit sometimes, a trait Kathryn can than anlove entire sentence. either or hate about him.

He does admit being makulit Do they get intotoarguments?

Yes.sometimes, a trait that Kathryn can either love or hate about him.

Tampuhan?

Do they get into Yes.‘di mo maiiwasan pero wala, okay “Oo syempre.

Pagodarguments? ka sa trabaho, langTampuhan? din. Ganon naman talaga.”

“Ootosyempre.

Pagodthe ka first sa trabaho, ‘di reconcile, mo maiiwasan pero wala, okayat As who makes move to he hurriedly points lang din. Ganon naman Kathryn, and then takestalaga.” it back.

As to whokung makes to reconcile, he hurriedly points at “Depende sinothe angfirst maymove kasalanan.”

Kathryn, it back.

And isand he then oftentakes the source of strife?

“Depende kung “Oo, makulit akosino eh.”ang may kasalanan.”

And is he often the source of strife?

“Oo, makulit ako eh.”

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Just a Girl, standinG in Front oF a Boy Just a Girl, standinG The last thing Kathryn Bernardo remembers thinking about, the in Front oF a Boy one thing she’s really thinking about right now, is being called to a

The last thing Bernardo remembers thinking about, meeting some timeKathryn ago. It was a meeting where she was told thatthe she one thing about rightThe now,central is being called toina a and Danielshe’s hadreally been thinking given a new project. characters meeting time television ago. It washistory. a meeting where she main was told she show thatsome changed As part of the castthat in Panand Daniel been given newaired project.

The central characters ingoing a gako Sa ‘ Yo, had the iconic seriesathat 15 years ago, she knows it’s show to be athat bigchanged deal. television history. As part of the main cast in PangakoThe Sa ‘ Yo, iconic series that airedremembers 15 years ago, she knows lastthe thing Kathryn’s mother thinking about,it’sif going you to beher, a big deal.Daniel and Kathryn had a little spat just yesterday. It ask is that lastthing, thing really.

Kathryn’s mother remembers thinking about, if now. you was The a small A rough patch hardly anyone remembers ask They her, isfight that like Daniel and people Kathrynfight, had Kathryn a little spat just yesterday.there’s It normal says.

Sometimes was achasing, small thing, really. Ait’srough patchwords. hardlyThere’s anyonenever remembers now. even but mostly, just with any throwfight likeshe normal people afight, Kathryn there’s ing They stuff around, says. They’re bit too old forsays. that.Sometimes But looking even chasing, but mostly, just with words. never at them here, with Danielit’s always around her, There’s that fight hasany longthrowsince ing stuff around, she says. They’re a bit too old for that. But looking been settled. at them here, with Daniel magkaiba always around her, fight has “Masyado kasi kaming ni DJ,” is that the reason shelong sayssince this been settled. happens.

“Nagka-clash talaga kami most of the time pero alam mo yon, “Masyado is the reason she says this inaayos namankasi agadkaming naminmagkaiba pero hindinimoDJ,” talaga maiwasan na mag-away happens.

“Nagka-clash talaga kami most of the time pero alam mo yon, kayo minsan.

Nagkakapikunan kayo minsan.” inaayos naman agad namin hindiMikai mo talaga na mag-away It isn’t surprising.

After pero playing to hismaiwasan Gino, Chichay to his kayo minsan. kayoKenneth/Kenji, minsan.”

Joaquin, and Nagkakapikunan Kelai/Athena to his you’d think they’d have It isn’t playing says Mikai to hisnot Gino, Chichay to that. his enough of surprising. each other.After But Kathryn there’s much time for Joaquin, to explains, his Kenneth/Kenji, you’doutside think they’ d have Thereand isn’tKelai/Athena even time, she to meet Daniel of the enoughon ofmost each days. other. But Kathryn says there’s not much time for that. studio Therewala isn’t even time, sheang explains, to meet Daniel prior outside of the “Pag naman work dami pa din naming schedule studio onkulang most days. eh, as in talaga yung isang araw sa amin para sa lahat ng “Pag wala ang dami kami pa din naming schedules peronaman usuallywork nagkakasama kapag mayprior workschedule or pag may eh, as in kulang talaga na-cancel na work. ” yung isang araw sa amin para sa lahat ng schedules peroout usually nagkakasama kami out. kapag may work or pag may They hang like normal people hang Usually with friends na-cancel ” That circle is getting larger now, she says, and they and friendsna of work. friends.

They hang outtaking like normal people hang out.going Usually friends normally end up big groups home after outwith for dinner. and friends of friends. That circle is getting larger now, she says, and they normally end up taking big groups home after going out for dinner.

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She’s asked about her dream date. How she wants to spend the one day that she hopes will happen soon. And what she answers is: “Very girly. Hindi naman yung intimate pero hindi masyadong formal.

Gusto ko yung nasa trunk lang kayo ng pick-up tapos magsa-stargazing.

Or nandon kayo sa bonfire tapos may mga tents tapos nandon kayo ng mga friends mo, tapos chill lang kayo. Maglalatag lang kayo sa garden or somewhere. Simple things. Gusto ko talaga yung very private, yung wala masyadong tao, wala masyadong involved.

This is really what Kathryn wishes. What she really wants before the year ends. Some time away from the city. And she got this wish, except maybe for that last part. She got the sky and the garden and the peace of the countryside. Only, without the stars and the tents and the bonfire. But she did get chickens, bales of hay, and a permanent sunset floating in the background, and also 50 other people to hang out with.

The way things are with her schedule at the moment, this is likely the best she can hope for.

But Kathryn is happy enough to know that, because uncertainty makes her uncomfortable. What comes next, what’s about to happen, and all the things that need to be done. These are all things that she must know. Has to know. Because there isn’t much time left after everything else.

This is a change that she’s had to deal with since she was 16, when she played Mara in the remake of Mara Clara. After she’d gone through being an extra and playing minor roles on major television shows. For her first solo Metro cover, we got seven of the biggest names in fashion to dress her. Now, with a recent appearance in Maalaala Mo Kaya and an album that went gold on its very first day, she’s meTro

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only gotten busier since.

Still, a girl her age must believe there can be time for other things.

“Are you romantic?” she’s asked.

“Mahilig ako mag-imagine,” comes the reply.

“And do you believe in the one?”

“Tinanong mo yan kay DJ?” “He won’t answer.”

At this point, there’s a knock on the door and it’s time to head back to the studio. Back to the countryside where they’re supposed to meet, and the question is left unanswered.

Act III

The Promise

“They’re on their way,” someone reported, the words repeated over to the back of the studio.

The whole room is charged by a new energy. Are they, or aren’t they?

The question is never mouthed out loud, at least until after the shoot ends. There will be time to compare notes later.

Kathryn and Daniel come in hand in hand, laughing at a joke known only to them. Something we will never find out. We the people.

Us and them.

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the countryside. Not with the way things are, anyway. You bring the countryside to them instead.

They take to the set—the same one they occupied minutes before—but somehow, having both of them in it has changed the air in the room. It is a little warmer. A little more complete. Like all of it now makes sense.

Daniel is now less of a professional, less of an actor. Suddenly, he’s just a boy making silly faces in front of a girl, charming his way from frame to frame.

Kathryn is just a girl, standing in front of a boy. Her entire face radiant.

If anything is to be learned from all of this, it’s that, at the very least, they genuinely like each other. They like each other a lot.

“Madali lang katrabaho si Kath. Masarap na siya ‘yung katrabaho mo, dahil syempre kilala mo na rin at di ka na rin mahihirapan,” Daniel says of their working relationship that has lasted for years.

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tention in a light romantic comedy that showed off their chemistry on screen. In Must Be... Love, their first movie, they first tested the waters of cinema together. Their tandem continued on television in Got 2 Believe—where the audiences rallied behind the friendship of Chichay and Joaquin. They seem to have perfected the rich-girl-poor-boy pairing. They are as natural on camera as a group of friends hanging out on the couch. Off cam, it turns out, they’re pretty much the same.

“He’s very chill. Ganon lang sya, parang walang pakialam. Mukha lang siyang walang pakialam pero ang dami nya talagang concerns. Si DJ kasi, kapag ka-work mo sya, gusto nya parati yung sa pag-act niya very realistic. Ayaw nya yung showbiz—ayaw nya yung fake na fake. Siguro yun yung gusto ng mga tao sa kanya,” reveals Kathryn.

Everything about them — the awkwardness, the tampuhan, the crisis, the I-will-shout-to-the-world moments. It’s as if they’re just playing themselves.

“Totoo sya, yun yung gusto ng tao sa kanya. Tapos yung very manly ang atake nya sa lahat, yung pag-deliver niya ng lines, pag-iyak nya,” she adds.

“Alam mo yon, kahit umiyak siya parang astig pa din. There’s something about DJ na kahit ano gawin niya lalaking-lalaki pa rin sya.”

It is this manliness that Kathryn finds easy to reciprocate with her own brand of femininity. Not as an ingénue or a manic-pixie-girl, but a quiet, strong-willed woman who knows where her heart lies. With Daniel, there is no confusion in her characterization, her core is set, and therefore it is all too easy for people to rally behind her. Behind them.

Like cheering on our secret selves.

In the movie She’s Dating the Gangster, it was clear that the two had gone beyond teenybopper romantic comedy, and had ventured into a territory where they were playing parts of themselves, but channeling them into characters that are so convincing you can think of them as your friends.

It was the overwhelming success of this movie that led to the announcement about their roles in Pangako Sa ‘ Yo. The role of a lifetime for Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. Now the role of a lifetime for them.

“Masaya kami nung kami yung napili na gumanap sa Pangako Sa ‘ Yo, at nakakakaba—hindi naman madali yung Pangako Sa ‘ Yo. Ma-drama yun eh, hindi naman yung pa-cute cute lang,” he says. Daniel knows he needs to do a good job or else he’ll be compared to the original. “Yun yung feeling, masaya pero nakakakaba pa rin.”

Kathryn feels both excitement and hesitation.

“Sobrang saya. It’s really an honor sa amin ni DJ kasi ang laki ng project. Binigyan kami ng ganung kalaking chance ng management, sobrang thankful kami.”

The next year has been mapped out for the two—a movie first, and then they start with principal photography on Pangako Sa ‘ Yo. How this version plays out remains to be seen. Her Ina Macaspac, his Angelo Buenavista, will they stand the test of time? Will they defy the odds—the clamor of the public, the Instagram generation, the comparisons, the competition, the rumors, and almost every other thing that will try to keep them apart?

Perhaps the answer to these, like the answer to question we’ve kept asking, lies in the way he holds her. The way he massages her foot when she removes her heels to give her tired feet a break. The way he takes her hand when she’s cold. There is much to see from a simple glance from Kathryn to Daniel, from Daniel to Kathryn.

But this is something we can’t ever know. They’re in their own little world. Having a make-believe date in a pretend countryside with a permanent sunset floating in the background. They’re acting like teenagers.

They’re acting like we thought they would. They’re all too natural but what they do is they play they roles and we believe. Want to believe.

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There are many versions of The TruTh, buT for This sTory, There is one we are Trying To find ouT. The one ThaT answers many quesTions. buT, mosT of all, The one ThaT answers: “are They or are They noT?”

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Text and recipes by CECILLE ESPERANZA

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Shake up your breakfast or mid-afternoon snack with nutrient-packed smoothies to help keep you full until your next meal.

Here are some prep tips…

Freeze your fruit. If you want

to make smoothies regularly, it’s a great idea to store some fruits in the freezer. Not only will it retain the fruits’ nutritional value and flavor, but it will also instantly chill your smoothie—no need to add ice!

Be creative. Add different flavors

to your basic smoothie recipe. Add a spoonful of cocoa powder, cinnamon,

grated nutmeg or vanilla essence before blending, or give your smoothie some texture with a sprinkle of flaxseeds, toasted chopped nuts or whole oats. It will improve the taste and and keep you feeling full longer.

Mix and match. The natural

sweetness of fruit blends well with lots of vegetables and makes a delicious and super-nutritious drink. Try to make a green detox smoothie using coconut water, grated apple, kiwi, banana and spinach. Other vegetables that work well are grated beetroot or carrot, kale, tomatoes and avocados.

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aPPle aNd CINNaMON SMOOthIe Serves 2 1 cup apple juice 1 pear, cored and sliced 1 apple, cored and sliced 1 cup strawberries, cleaned and cut in half 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp honey 1/2 cup ice

Pour apple juice into a blender. Add pear, apple, strawberries, cinnamon, honey and ice. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve.

ChOCOlate BaNaNa PeaNut ButteR ShaKe Serves 2 1 cup milk 1/4 cup instant chocolate powder 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 2 bananas, sliced 4 cubes ice

In a blender, combine milk, instant chocolate powder, peanut butter, bananas and ice.

Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

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CuCuMbeR-MelON SMOOthIe Serves 2 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 cups cubed melon 2 cups fresh orange juice

Combine cucumber, melon, orange juice, and ice in a blender.

Add mint leaves and agave syrup to the mixture. Blend until smooth. Pour into tall glasses.

Fresh mint, to taste 2 tbsp agave syrup or honey 2 cups crushed ice

GReeN SMOOthIe Serves 2 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 banana, cut into chunks, frozen

Place yogurt, banana, grapes, avocado and maple syrup in a blender. Cover, and blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses and serve.

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his love team started to blossom right after young actor-singer Elmo Magalona, 21, decided to switch TV networks and found himself waltzing right into the arms of charming debutant and teen actress Janella Salvador.

As it stands, with all the anticipation surrounding them, ElNella could well be this year’s breakout loveteam.

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Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona followed in the footsteps of his father, the late rap artist Francis Magalona (or, more popularly, Francis M) when he ventured into show business not only as an actor but as a singer as well.

His family—mother Pia and siblings Unna, Nico, Maxene, Frank, Saab, Arkin and Clara—is no stranger to the

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limelight. While all eyes turned to the family when patriarch Francis M died of cancer in March 2009, it was the family’s strength and generous amount of talent that captured the continuing interest of the public.

Elmo’s first showbiz experience happened as a six-month-old baby featured on the cover of his father’s “Freeman” (1995) album. He went

During their Japan shoot, Janella kept their supporters updated with what was going on by posting photos on her Instagram account using the hashtag #TeamBFY (Born For You). Although they were working, Elmo and Janella had a lot of fun since it was still the winter season when they flew there and they got to play in the snow. They also got to see the famous Mt. Fuji with its snow-capped cone. On one of her photos, Janella wrote the following caption: “Feels like a dream, also feels like i need to be put in an oven soon before i turn into an ice cube.”

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on to appear with the Master Rapper for his first-ever TV commercial for a noodle brand, and eventually found himself singing and dancing like a true blue pop star on the defunct GMA Sunday noontime show Party Pilipinas.

Elmo then starred in TV shows like Bantatay and Kaya ng Powers and the drama series Villa Quintana and More Than Words.

Then in a surprise move, Elmo officially transferred from GMA 7 to ABS-CBN in November 2015.

“Hindi ko naman po iniwan ‘yung five years na experience ko, na binigay sa akin ng GMA. ‘Yun po ang nag-mold sa akin, hindi naman po ako pinabayaan,” Elmo said in an interview, adding he hoped his late father would approve.

“Gusto ko lang sabihin kay Papa na I’m following my dreams and I hope that he supports me also. I hope he’s proud of what I’ve done,” he said.

Her story: Pretty Young Charmer

Let us put this way: Janella Salvador is the next big thing.

Her pretty face, charming ways, sweet smile and surprisingly superb vocal chops are potent enough to captivate the fans and earn her a place in the industry. She seems to have inherited the best of her musician parents Jenine Desiderio and Juan Miguel Salvador’s traits and talents.

Janella first entered the public’s consciousness as Nikki, the Taglishspeaking daughter of Sir Chief (Richard Yap), on the hit daytime series Be Careful With My Heart.

Janella showed up for a go-see with then Star Magic head Johnny

Manahan, who advised her to check out an ongoing audition on that very same day. Be Careful With My Heart went on to successfully air for two years.

The show earned Janella memorable recognitions such as Best Female New TV Personality at the 2013 PMPC Star Awards for Television, Pop Breakthrough Star at the ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards, and Female Emerging Star at the 2014 Yahoo!

Celebrity Awards.

ABS-CBN eventually gave Janella her very own show entitled Oh My G! a toprating show about a teenage girl who could talk to God, and took over the timeslot that Be Careful With My Heart left when it ended.

Janella also gets to showcase her singing prowess on ASAP every Sunday.

Her Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs entry “Mahal Kita Pero” was awarded as third best festival song. The teen star’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) debut movie Haunted Mansion, costarring with Marlo Mortel and Jerome Ponce, was the third highest top-grosser in the recent film fest.

Born For Each Other?

Elmo’s arrival in ABS-CBN heralds changes in Janella’s career.

As soon as it was made official in November 2015 that Elmo is now a Kapamilya, it was simultaneously announced that he will be paired with the actress for the TV series Born for You, a Dreamscape production.

The network bosses thought it would be a good idea to pair Elmo and Janella because of their musical backgrounds.

It does seem tantalizing to put together a singer-actor, the son of Francis M, and the daughter of a theater great Jenine Desiderio and band musician

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#ElNella had a lot of kilig bonding moments while they were in Japan. Their easy chemistry comes from the fact that they have similar backgrounds—both are showbiz royalty—and they are pretty close in age (Janella just turned 18, while Elmo is 21). In an interview with the entertainment website push.com, Elmo said of his Born For You co-star: “She’s bubbly and very energetic, super easy to work with.”

Juan Miguel Salvador, for not only are Elmo and Janella both performers— they both come from a showbiz lineage.

Their common ground could well be their tandem’s strength.

“It’s cool that we come from a family of musicians. Janella is bubbly, very easy to work with and very energetic.

That’s why I am really excited to work with her,” Elmo says.

Janella was equally excited by the prospect of working with Elmo.

“When I saw Elmo, I felt good because I will get to work with someone fresh since we haven’t worked before.

I’m excited with the music angle in our teleserye because our parents are musical people,” the young actress shares.

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Born For You is a romantic television series, under the helm of director Onat Diaz.

As of press time, Elmo and Janella had just come from Japan to shoot some scenes.

Prior to shooting Born For You, Elmo and Janella were paired on Wansapanataym Presents: Christmas Witch. The small-screen outing served as a warm-up for their bigger teleserye project.

The two had workshops and bonding sessions so they could get to know each other better and beyond their first impressions of each other. Janella got candid about Elmo.

“My first impression of him? He is quiet—and sleepy,” she laughed, adding that Elmo looked sleepy when they were first introduced.

“I think he is a really nice guy and a gentleman. I find it easy to converse with him. We’re both introverts, so we kinda connected” she said.

Elmo is keen on making screen magic with Janella without compromising authenticity.

“We won’t fake anything,” Elmo told The Philippine Star. He looks to the

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Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona shot the music es video of their upcoming seri “Born For You” with singersongwriter David Pomeranz.

tandem of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz for inspiration. “They don’t have to have a relationship outside of work for them to work in front of the camera. It’s just inspiring. Why can’t new teams do the same thing?” he mused.

There may be zero romance between Elmo and Janella right now, but isn’t it a wonder that the two crossed paths despite initially belonging to different networks, despite coming from respective successful loveteams, and despite not belonging yet to the same circle of friends in the same industry?

As they say, no circumstances can ever stop unseen forces from bringing two people together if they were really meant to be. It looks like destiny has a grand, memorable and enchanted plan for Elmo and Janella. We all just have to wait and see as it unfolds right before our very eyes.

Elmo and Janella with the Born For You team during their shoot in Japan.

In the photos are Ogie Diaz, Vina Morales, Joj Agpangan, Direk Onat Diaz and Ayen Munji-Laurel

Photos from @starmagicphils, @dreamscapeph and @piamagalona

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